Rotatable stapler with position-detection feature

Abstract

A stapler made with an upside down structure and used in downside up position in which loading of the cartridge is easily attained, is provided. The stapler comprises a base plate 21 which is fixed on a top board 13, a bracket 30 which is rotatably attached to an arm board portion 25 of the base plate 21, a stapler body 40 which is attached to the bracket 30 and a stopper 70 which fixes the stapler body 40 in its downside up posture.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A stapling apparatus comprising: 
       a body mounted rotatably on a base plate;  
       a cartridge in which staples are contained and which is attached detachably in said body;  
       means for fixing said body in a position; and  
       means for detecting that said body is fixed in a position by said means for fixing.  
     
     
       2. A stapling apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said body is rotated relative to said base plate until said cartridge is positioned in an upward position. 
     
     
       3. A stapling apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein driving out of said staples is carried out when said means for detecting detects that said body is fixed in a position.